Art is true global language, Knows no nation, It favours no race and it acknowledges no class .. It speaks to our need to reveal, heal and transform
ABOUT
ABOUT
Vinko Kalcic is an internationally acclaimed artist based in London. Vinko’s art was exhibited in London art galleries alongside works by some of the greatest artistic luminaries of our time, including the king of pop-art Andy Warhol, the father of British pop-art Sir Peter Blake co-creator of the sleeve design for the Beatles‘ 1967 legendary album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ etc, Terry Pastor author of David Bowie’s iconic Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust album covers, French impressionist painter Marcel Mouly and British abstract artist Rose Hilton.
Since the early 1970s, Vinko has exhibited his paintings in some of the best art galleries across Europe, both individually and as part of group exhibitions.
From a very young age, Vinko displayed an extraordinary talent for art. At just six years old, he began creating vivid, cartoon-inspired drawings fuelled by his boundless imagination. As he grew older, Vinko honed his craft and began painting in naïve art style, characterised by its childlike simplicity, which Vinko has since redefined and evolved throughout his artistic career. His art has taken him across Europe, where he has exhibited in numerous Art galleries in Italy – Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Udine, Trieste, Como. Also in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, and Ireland. He holds a degree in Fine Art and Design, and his relentless pursuit of artistic and personal growth has led him to study multimedia, such as “Digital Compositing for Film/Video” at Escape Studios in London, and “Creative Studies” at Queen’s University in Belfast.
‘THE ART OF HEALING’
In 1996, using the powerful words of Pete Seeger, internationally renowned songwriter Tommy Sands composed ‘The Music of Healing’, a plea for understanding and reconciliation that transcends borders and boundaries. The title of Tommy’s piece of music inspired Vinko to call his Art ‘The Art Of Healing’, leading to a series of artworks that explore the theme of healing.
Tommy was born in County Down in Northern Ireland. He grew up during ‘the Troubles’, the bloody feud between Protestant unionists and Catholic nationalists that has ravaged Northern Ireland since the 1960s. He has seen firsthand both the horrors of civil war and the transformative powers of music. Tommy has collaborated also with Joan Baez and many other famous names in music. He performed at Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden concert on May 3, 2009, alongside: Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, John Mellencamp, Roger McGuinn, Emmylou Harris, Richie Havens, Billy Bragg, Béla Fleck and Tony Trischka, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, Dave Matthews, Kris Kristofferson, Ani DiFranco, Peggy Seeger, Tom Morello, Ruby Dee, Tim Robbins, Miles Robbins etc.
Vinko and Tommy become good friends and collaborated on number of Peace and music projects over the years in Northern Ireland.
The healing power of art is a profound and multifaceted force that extends beyond boundaries. Promoting emotional and mental well-being by mending ‘broken pieces’ art create something more unique, beautiful and resilient. Much like the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi* inspired by Zen Buddhist philosophy. On its surface, Kintsugi is merely repairing ceramics. However, in the Buddhist context, things are never as they appear on their surface. At the surface level, Kintsugi is mending objects. But, at a deeper level, Kintsugi is healing the “crack” and focusing on enlightenment.
‘TUBULAR BELLS WITH CHILDREN OF IRELAND’
The opportunity to put his concept ‘The Art Of Healing’ into action came with his involvement in a cross-community outreach project facilitated by the Northern Ireland Peace & Reconciliation Board. Working with Tom Newman, acclaimed producer/engineer of Mike Oldfield’s legendary Tubular Bells’. Vinko provided visuals (design/photography/video) for an exciting reworking of this masterpiece with around 800 segregated schoolchildren in number of schools across Northern Ireland. The idea was to give children the opportunity to unite re-creating this classic album and record in the classrooms. The album was called ‘Tubular Bells With Children Of Ireland’. ********* Vinko’s art is on display and sale in Word’s Leading online Art Gallery
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